| 397 Coal Loader 1948 - 1957 |  |
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Page Last Updated 12/ 7/99
| 397 Coal Loader 1948 - 1957 | |
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Page Last Updated 12/ 7/99
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History
The 397 Diesel-Type Coal Loader was introduced in 1948 and remained in the
catalogue for ten years. It's full of action, noise and excitement and most
people are amazed at one the first time they see it in operation.
As interesting as it is to watch, the 397 is not an efficient mover of coal. It will throw just as much coal onto your layout or train board as it does into a waiting freight car. Nevertheless, kids love to watch it as much as us adults!
Features
The 397 Coal Loader includes the following standard features: metal base, red
plastic tray, rubber belt in center, black metal support structure and a see-through
coal deflection shield at the top. On one side of the coal loader is a blue painted
simulated generator which hides the accessories motor.
Additional Detail, Photos & Box Information
The only significant variation to the 397 is in its initial year of production. For
1948, the blue simulated motor housing was actually painted yellow. In addition, the
accessory also included a # 70 year lamp mounted to the base and facing the accessory.
Yellow Generator, With Yard Lamp - A
rare variation.
Blue Generator, Without Yard Lamp -
Shown in the photo above - The most common version.
| 397 Coal Loader
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| Variation | Years | . | Box Type | Years |
| Yellow Generator, With Yard Lamp | 1948 | : | Orange & Blue Printing with insert | 1948 & 1949 |
| Blue Generator, Without Yard Lamp | 1949 - 1957 | : | ~ ~ ~ ~ | ~ |
Inventory For Sale
The following inventory is available for sale from our website sponsors.
| 397 Coal Loader Click on the sponsors name for contact information. Available inventory as of Sun Feb 7 16:53:52 2010 . | |||
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| Sponsor | Condition | Price | Comments |
| There are no 397 items currently available for sale. | |||
Related Paper Products For Sale
The following inventory is available for sale from our website sponsors.
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| Description | Sheet # | Date | Condition | Price | Comments |
| Instructions for Operating Lionel Remote Control No. 397 Coal Loader | 397-64 | 8 / 1952 | 7 | $ 14.00 | Clean instructions, square corners, but there are a couple of small moisture stains on the front page. |
| Instructions for Operating Lionel Remote Control No. 397 Coal Loader | 397-64 | 5 / 1955 | 7 | $ 17.00 | This is the somewhat hard-to-find final 12/55 version. The instructions are clean, no tape, writing nor tears, nice square corners. |
| Instructions for Operating Lionel Remote Control No. 397 Coal Loader | 397-64 | 11 / 1949 | 8+ | $ 21.00 | This instruction sheet looks great, nice and white with crisp, clean corners and no tears nor tape. |
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